"The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sunday, December 02, 2007

Dark Moments

In the dark moments of the night they whisper softly as a friend might do to give comfort.

They twist their words and temp your heart.

I try to shut them out I beg for sleep.

They promise to take the pain away.

Just open the lid and smell my wonderful scent.

Close your eyes and remember the way I felt the warm burn.

I can take the pain away.

Just open the lid and take a sip.

I close my eyes and let the faces of those I love chase the demons away.

The way in which they are to conduct themselves in this night of sense is to devote themselves not at all to reasoning and meditation, since this is not the time for it, but to allow the soul to remain in peace and quietness, although it may seem clear to them that they are doing nothing and are wasting their time, and although it may appear to them that it is because of their weakness that they have no desire in that state to think of anything. The truth is that they will be doing quite sufficient if they have patience and persevere in prayer without making any effort.

"Prophesy says that it is time to share some of the sacred traditions of our culture. The four colors of man will be coming together to unite and heal. Creator has given different gifts and responsibilities to each of the four colors. Ours is to help preserve Earth for all the children. Time is running out. It’s time to act."-Indigenous Spiritual Leaders of the Americas -